Beer: Ratings & Reviews

Reviews by rudolphjacksonm:

At first I was not too keen on this beer at all. But now I'm reconsidering my initial opinion. I bought this beer expecting a rich, chocolatey stout with much more malt flavor than what I got. To say the least, I was more than disappointed. However I realized that American Stouts are largely up to the interpretation of the brewery. That all being said, I think the taste is pretty good. On to the review!

A - Rich, jetblack color with a tan head that keeps a good residual layer. Moderate amount of lacing that really clings to the glass. This is a damn good looking beer! 5.0

S - Has an odd aroma that combines pine sap, hops, and a sour molasses-ey scent. It's not very pleasant but it's an interesting take on a stout (more on that note when speaking of the taste though). 2.5

T - It's a little malty at the beginning with a subtle hop undercurrent that continues to the back of the tongue, which turns into a strong pine flavor. There's an aftertaste of charcoal, maybe charred oak barrels as well. I think Sixpoint has somehow combined the flavors of a stout with an IPA, which is interesting to say the least. 4.0

M - Smooth and light-to-medium bodied with a small amount of carbonation. 3.5

O - This has definitely been one of the more difficult beers to review for me. The key is to understand that there is no gold standard for what an American Stout should be; the range of flavors allows for just about anything. I'd give this beer a 3.5 out of 5 overall. I wouldn't go out of my way to get a hold of it, but i do commend Sixpoint on what they've done in creating a unique beer. Also, it has a great name to go along with it.